Communication Skills Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Interview skills lesson 8: Part 1 test: communication skills · Set 87 · 40 questions

Tip (Listen, ask, speak, write): Find the skill in the question: listening, asking, phone, email, tone, body language or feedback. Use that lesson’s tip — check what you heard, name exactly what you need, greet and give your name, subject to signature, person first, sit tall, one good point and one tip. Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leaning forward a little (b) sitting up straight (c) eyes on the speaker (d) nodding at key points
2. 2.👍 Why is “Good job” alone not very useful feedback? (a) it is rude (b) it is too long (c) it is not specific (d) it is too detailed
3. 3.⏰ When is the best time to give feedback on a classmate’s talk? (a) soon after, in private (b) never (c) a month later (d) loudly, in front of all
4. 4.True or false: “Is it, like, okay or not?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔁 “Paraphrasing” in a conversation means… (a) copying it exactly (b) saying it in your words (c) ignoring it (d) shouting it back
6. 6.True or false: a call to a college office needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: a voice note to your old school friend needs a formal tone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👂 What does this reply show? “Anyway, let me tell you about my weekend.” (a) shows you listened (b) shows you drifted off
9. 9.True or false: “eating while talking” is a rude phone habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.📧 In a polite email, which comes first: a polite thank-you line or the subject line? (a) a polite thank-you line (b) the subject line
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) short paragraphs (b) a clear subject line (c) text-message spelling (d) a sensible email ID
12. 12.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Hey”? (a) “Yo” (b) “Hiya” (c) “Sup” (d) “Good morning”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a shaky, quiet voice (b) leaning forward a little (c) touching your face a lot (d) shaking your leg
14. 14.True or false: a scholarship interview needs a formal tone. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “shaking your leg” usually shows nervousness. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧍 What does this signal usually show: eyes on the speaker? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
17. 17.True or false: “Good effort on the report — check the spelling on page 2.” is unhelpful feedback. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “Should the essay be in English or Hindi?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a polite phone habit? (a) not saying who you are (b) saying your name (c) calling very late (d) shouting into the phone
20. 20.📞 The person you want is not available. What is best? (a) call ten times (b) shout at the caller (c) hang up angrily (d) leave a short message
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) being kind and honest (b) talking about the work (c) mocking the person (d) being specific
22. 22.📧 Which part of an email is this? Yours sincerely, (a) the main message (b) the sign-off (c) the subject line (d) the greeting
23. 23.True or false: “Is the last date for the form 15 June or 20 June?” is a clear question. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) a noisy background (b) saying your name (c) speaking clearly (d) noting key details
25. 25.🙋 Which is the most polite way to begin a question to a teacher? (a) “Hey, you!” (b) “Oi, listen…” (c) “Tell me now…” (d) “Excuse me, ma’am, …”
26. 26.🗨️ Helpful or unhelpful when giving feedback: bringing up old errors? (a) an unhelpful habit (b) a helpful habit
27. 27.❓ Why do good listeners ask follow-up questions? (a) to end the talk (b) to understand better (c) to show off (d) to change the topic
28. 28.Which of these is a rude phone habit? (a) shouting into the phone (b) saying your name (c) stating why you called (d) greeting first
29. 29.🧍 What does this signal usually show: sitting up straight? (a) shows nervousness (b) shows interest (c) shows confidence (d) shows boredom
30. 30.Which of these is a poor email habit? (a) a polite greeting (b) no subject line (c) short paragraphs (d) naming the attachment
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (b) no name at the end (c) text-message spelling (d) a clear subject line
32. 32.🤝 What is a good handshake like? (a) crushing hard (b) limp and long (c) with a wet hand (d) firm and brief
33. 33.🎧 In an interview, you did not hear a question clearly. What is best? (a) stay silent (b) answer something else (c) politely ask to repeat (d) guess the question
34. 34.🎩 Which is the formal way to say “Yeah”? (a) “Yeah” (b) “Ya” (c) “Yup” (d) “Yes”
35. 35.🗨️ Is this constructive or unhelpful feedback? “That was bad.” (a) constructive feedback (b) unhelpful feedback
36. 36.True or false: “Is it like that or something?” is a vague question. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “sitting up straight” usually shows confidence. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.💬 Is this a formal or an informal line? “I am writing to apply for the role.” (a) an informal line (b) a formal line
39. 39.❓ Is this an open or a closed question? “Did you bring your ID card?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
40. 40.True or false: “noting key details” is a rude phone habit. (a) False (b) True

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